Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/21/one-liner-wednesday-weird/ A house is only a home when there is love within its walls.
Author Archives: writerravenclaw
One and Only
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/02/20/fandangos-story-starter-137/ It was five in the morning and Carla still hadn’t received the phone call from her husband. He said he would ring when he got there. Scrolling through her contacts, she rang him again. ‘This person’s phone is switched off, please leave a message at the end of the beep.’ She calledContinue reading “One and Only”
The Thirteenth Girl
The Thirteenth Girl, by N V Peacock, is an intriguing read. Dee is an unusual protagonist because she suffers from a psychiatric illness. After a car accident, outside a church, her brain injury changes her behaviour, and she sees ‘‘red” when faced with any danger. Her flight or fight has turned into fight. Her parents,Continue reading “The Thirteenth Girl”
Stronger
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ Climbing into the atmosphere, footprints imprinted in hearts full of doubt Sometimes it is easy to give up when life gets tough. Yet striding forwards creates memories. With family and friends, we are stronger. together.
Training Day
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-302/ ‘No, I have plans for the weekend.’ ‘I thought you liked these training days.’ Mary stared at the computer screen, and the mud covered assault cause. It was meant to give the team a boost of confidence, but she couldn’t think of anything worse. ‘You can’t say no to this one, besidesContinue reading “Training Day”
Short Posts
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ I prefer short because I cannot focus on the writing when someone creates a longer post. Easily losing concentration when it has too much information. Scanning it, rather than reading properly. That being said, there are some that are interesting. There are some brilliant writers out there. With AI in the mix,Continue reading “Short Posts”
Happy
This week for https://lindaghill.com/2024/02/16/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-17-2024/ I am of the generation where we snapped with cameras and compiled them into albums. I also have a tin, which was holds all of mum’s. Originally a toy, I recollect looking through it when I visited. Black and white, colour. Each is someone I wouldn’t want to forget. A grandmotherContinue reading “Happy”
Lies, Whales, Tall Tales
Written forhttps://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/16/fibbing-friday-16th-february/ Jonah wasn’t swallowed by a whale he was swallowed by a caterpillar. Who (or what) could make even the fiercest pirate quake in his boots? His mother What did Huckleberry Finn have to really paint? His house, What is the best food that can be paired with red wine? Cheesecake 5. What areContinue reading “Lies, Whales, Tall Tales”
When I Grow Up
Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2024/02/15/reenas-xploration-challenge-318/ Grannie tells me I can be whatever I wanted to be. When I told her my dream job would be a nun. Sister Act is my bestest film. She laughed. So much her dentures lost their footing. She explained, they prayed every morning and evening and had to give up their favouriteContinue reading “When I Grow Up”
Broken
Written today for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/02/11/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-301/ With a broken heart, she observed her husband with another woman. It wasn’t a shock, or even something she hadn’t expected. Softly shutting the door behind her, she watched their lips meeting. Only this morning he brought her roses. She held her mobile, taking a few quick photographs. Tonight he wouldContinue reading “Broken”
